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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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